This role is for a software engineer at Microsoft focused on Azure Edge, where the team is dedicated to extending Azure cloud services to various environments. The position offers a unique opportunity to learn about distributed systems and contribute to innovative engineering challenges. Candidates should be motivated to solve complex problems and lead changes across teams while working in a collaborative environment. The role emphasizes a growth mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 10+ years of technical engineering experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL/NoSQL technologies and highly available database design is desirable.
• 7+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, highly available cloud services and distributed systems.
• 5+ years of experience owning production services, including on-call/live-site support and root-cause analysis.
• 5+ years of experience delivering cloud-native services on Azure, AWS, or GCP using containers and microservices.

• Research new areas and write optimal code while enhancing coding standards.
• Ship fast and maintain a customer-obsessed approach.
• Translate ambiguity into concrete deliverables that benefit the customer.
• Collaborate with a team of smart, motivated engineers.
• Follow short, frequent release cycles with room for innovation.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.